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| | Mahler 8 - Peter Mattei , Jan-Hendrik Rootering , Gustav Mahler , Riccardo Chailly , Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) |
 | | Here, under the leadership of Riccardo Chailly, the players dont have much of a recognizably Mahlerian sound; in fact, their playing is rather mechanical and lifeless. |
 | | People may be disconcerted by Chaillys slow initial speed of the first part, but at least its completely what Mahler intended (as the score indicates Impetuoso but only a few bars later also mentions "Dont Hurry") and Chaillys interpretation is nothing short of accuracy and certainly isnt underplayed. |
 | | Chailly may not be the conductor for you if you are on the lookout for a hysterical, edgy, highly controversial, fast or rousing account of Mahlers 8th, but he does manage to press forward in a consciencious and responsible manner, bringing out details and colours some renditions simply pass by. |
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